Would it be hard to resize this dress?
September 14, 2019 12:34 PM Subscribe
I have an old shirtdress that I love but that's starting to get some holes. I found it in a larger size on Ebay (mine is small and this is large). It's a simple dress that's fairly straight, and it has a sash at the waist to make it fitted. Is it possible this could be easily resized by a tailor? Would the collar fit incorrectly?
Best answer: One big issue is going to be the shoulders. Adjusting the shoulders is going to basically require re-constructing the dress (and I've found that larger clothing has wider shoulders, a wider neckline and generally different proportions)
I think it's unlikely to give the results you want
posted by stillnocturnal at 1:08 PM on September 14, 2019
I think it's unlikely to give the results you want
posted by stillnocturnal at 1:08 PM on September 14, 2019
Best answer: Agreed -- this would be a complex and expensive change that likely would not turn out very well. I'd suggest continuing to look for something in your size.
posted by ourobouros at 1:08 PM on September 14, 2019
posted by ourobouros at 1:08 PM on September 14, 2019
Best answer: What about taking the dress you already have to a seamstress to use as a pattern once it's well and truly past wearing? Sizing would be bang on, and you could pick any suitable fabric.
posted by kate4914 at 1:15 PM on September 14, 2019 [19 favorites]
posted by kate4914 at 1:15 PM on September 14, 2019 [19 favorites]
Are the holes in a location where little embroidered flowers would look nice?
posted by bink at 4:45 PM on September 14, 2019
posted by bink at 4:45 PM on September 14, 2019
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